Comments on: Elvis Dies, August 16, 1977

By: joe kennedy

joe kennedy — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 05:52:25 +0000

A man like Evis Presley is very rare. He had talent and curisma far above most. A way of singing and performing that many have tried to copy but will never duplicate. A deeply religious soul who loved to sing the gospels and could do so with an angelic voice. Once at one of his concerts a women stood up and shouted “Elvis your the King” he replied, darling I’m not the King our Lord Jesus Christ is the King. He inspired me at a young age. I’ll always love his style and to watch one of his movies its worth it just to see him. He left us his music that will live on in our hearts forever.

By: Betsy Messersmith

Betsy Messersmith — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 21:31:56 +0000

I first saw Elvis in 1956, I was 12. It was on the Ed Sullivan show. He sang “Hound Dog” one week and “Blue Suede Shoes” the next. I told everyone I saw that they just had to watch him the following week. I’ve never forgotten how exciting it was!

By: Betsy Messersmith

Betsy Messersmith — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 21:24:27 +0000

I first saw Elvis on the Ed Sullivan Show in 1956 (I was
12). I was so taken with him and could hardly wait until next Sunday, when, again he would appear on the show. When I went to Girl Scouts on Tuesday I told everyone about Elvis. In fact,I told everyone I knew about him and they must tune in. I can not remember which he sang the first night, either “Hound Dog” or “Blue Suede Shoes” and the other one the following Sunday. But,I can remember how wonderful he was and how he made me feel.

By: Stan Livcesay

Stan Livcesay — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 05:47:43 +0000

I was a young teenager when I first heard Elvis singing on Sun records.I was mesmerized at his ability to connect with people both with his music and personally. I followed his career,his singing and yes,even his movies.When I first Met Elvis,it was in Charleston S.C..He wore a pink suit(or jacket) and white shoes if I remember correctly.
My last opportunity was to watch him as he did the movie “Follow that Dream ” in Yankeetown Florida…while I lived in nearby Tampa.
I was impressed from the beginning to the end of his life with his love for his music,his fans and passion to please the crowds.We all miss a real LEGEND and great human being.Thanks Elvis for the memories!
Stan Livesay
Florida

By: Heather Shelton

Heather Shelton — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 19:54:32 +0000

Great article! For folks who can’t get enough ELVIS, we’ve got a Facebook page dedicated to the show http://www.facebook.com/elvisat21. Posted today was an interested video interview with the curator about who he considers the “real” Elvis Presley.